But now, due to the need of some final checks for the upgraded Falcon 9 fairing, the launch has been delayed. The Falcon Heavy rocket will now help propel a number of space missions that weren't technologically feasible until now.

Paz won't be riding alone on the recycled Falcon 9.

SpaceX is slated to launch a rocket from a pad at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base at 6:17 a.m. local time on Wednesday.

SpaceX has a good reason to want to recover the Falcon 9's payload fairing.

The rocket fairing costs in the neighborhood of $6 Million USD, so getting more than one use out of that specific rocket part could conceivably drive SpaceX launch costs - which are already pretty ridiculously low - even lower.

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Anderson also said that Romney reached out to him in regards to his comments and "accepted my apology without hesitation". Trump has called for building a wall on the country's border with Mexico and limiting legal migration.

The total cost of a Falcon 9 launch is estimated to be about $61 million. We should know soon enough if Mr. Steven is a success.

'It's like a giant catcher's mitt, in boat form.I think it might be able to do the same thing with Dragon, ' he added. The primary payload on Falcon 9 rocket is the 3,000-pound Paz.

Together with the Paz on the mission, there will be two experimental Microsat satellites which will be used for a 20-month test of technology for Starlink, a network of thousands of satellites which could be capable of delivering 5G service to billions of people.

The space company has also re-used first-stage and second-stage rocket boosters, in addition to a previously flown Dragon spacecraft. The estimated cost of Falcon 9 launch is now at around $63 million, assuming total expendable configuration, so cutting a potential $6 million from that total, on top of reusable booster benefits, could be significant.

The plan is to launch the first of two prototypes for its "vast satellite-internet constellation".

Mueller Charges Lawyer With Lying in Ukraine-related CaseFeb 21, 2018 - 03:27
Van der Zwaan pleaded guilty to lying to investigators about his communications with Rick Gates and an unidentified third person. Mr Manafort and Mr Gates were indicted in October a year ago as part of Mr Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling.

The movie "Black Panther" is a box office sensationFeb 20, 2018 - 18:33
As " Black Panther " mania sweeps the nation, one man proposed to his girlfriend during a screening of the movie in Brooklyn, N.Y. Lack of representation is not just a Hollywood issue. "So we founded an organization to make those connections real".

Freezing Rain & Slick Roads This MorningFeb 20, 2018 - 18:32
At night, rain chances slip to 40 percent with a low around 51 as cool north-northeast winds become east-southeast after midnight. More northerly winds are on the way for Wednesday and it'll stay cold here in Kansas with highs in the 30s.

Sony forms alliance to bring AI ride hailing service to JapanFeb 20, 2018 - 18:28
The services developed will be offered to all platforms available to taxi operators that wish to participate across Japan. That's a turnaround from previous boss Travis Kalanick who largely left the country in the hands of a country manager.

Krueger's silver ends United States speedskating medal droughtFeb 19, 2018 - 08:44
Krueger had a similar approach, quipping that "great minds think alike". "That was the key to the race", explained Girard. We train together, all the team was behind me on this medal. "It was my time to go, my time to shine in front".

USA 'strongly disagrees' with Ethiopia state of emergencyFeb 18, 2018 - 03:07
Fegessa also revealed that the state of emergency would further extend its duration if the expected outcomes are not achieved. Ethiopia's cabinet on Friday cited deaths, ethnic attacks and mass displacement as reasons for the latest state of emergency.

The Russian Indictments: Where Were James Clapper and John Brennan?Feb 18, 2018 - 03:06
Lavrov argued that US officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, have said no country influenced the USA election results. It marks the first criminal charges against Russians believed to have secretly worked to influence the US election's outcome.

Dutch consumer org warns against Facebook Onavo Protect VPN appFeb 16, 2018 - 02:51
This is why most people who use a VPN do so - hide from censors, so that their country of origin is warped to bypass privacy laws. And many users likely wouldn't realize that other VPNs approach privacy differently, and offer much more extensive protections.

One million urge Snapchat roll-backFeb 16, 2018 - 02:49
A petition calling on Snapchat to reverse a controversial app update has now been signed by more than one million people. Model Chrissie Teigen tweeted that she didn't like feeling that her followers no longer felt like "friends" as a result.

BMW's redesigned X4 adds new engines, more power for 2019Feb 15, 2018 - 00:52
Slotting between the X3 and X5 SUVs in the BMW line-up, the X4 will rival the Range Rover Evoque when it comes to India. Wheels range in size from 19 to 21 inches, and further options from BMW Individual stand to make it even more personal.